Mount Rainer Engagement // Kali & Colby

Kali & Colby wanted to go the extra mile for their engagement photos with something they really like to do together. Being avid hikers, that's just what they did! We went back and forth on a couple ideas for hikes in the Western Washington area. It was finally decided that we would do the Tolmie Peak hike which would have a good view of Mt. Rainier on a clear day. That's what we hoped for and exactly what we got, and then some!

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Twin Willow Gardens Wedding // Amy & Jeromy

I met Amy and Jeromy through mutual friends that I had previously photographed for their wedding. Soon after booking we did engagement photos at the Ballard Locks in Seattle. What a perfect sunset! Their wedding, at the Twin Willow Gardens in Snohomish, had a few sprinkles but really held out for an amazing evening with a sparkler featured exit! It was so much fun to see how close their family and friends are and just what kind of party they can put on! Congrats to the newly weds, Amy and Jeromy!

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UW Arboretum Engagement // Katie & Zac

Katie and Zac took Bentley for a nice walk through the UW Arboretum for their engagement photos! Celebrated with some 12th man gear! To top it off we hit a really nice evening sunset with all sorts of flare! Check out the fun Fall ring shot we got too! Congrats Katie and Zac, I really look forward to your wedding!

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Cle Elum Adventure Engagement // Coryn & Ian

When Coryn and Ian came to me for engagement photos they said they wanted an outdoor shoot with a Fall feel to it. Unfortunately with our timeline the leaves had not yet changed on the West side of the mountains. This was a perfect excuse to take a drive to one of my all favorite places to be! You just have to cross the Snoqualmie Pass to Cle Elum, get off at my secret location and you're there! Fall leaves and colors everywhere, it worked out perfectly. Congrats again to Coryn and Ian, I can't wait for the wedding day!

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Stepping Stones Garden Wedding // Melissa & David

I love it when things go so right! That starts with Melissa and David's wedding at the Stepping Stones Garden in Mount Vernon. Early morning signs of heavy cloud cover taunted us with rain. Slowly those clouds lifted so by early afternoon we had a blanket of beautiful light for their ceremony and family photos.  It was perfect! During the reception we snuck away to take advantage of a vibrant sunset with bride and groom pictures in the garden. What a wonderful day for a wedding... congrats Melissa and David!

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Geysers, Hot Springs & Landscape // Yellowstone National Park, WY

My wife Erin and I set our out-of-office replies, packed our car and headed to Yellowstone back in late July. We made our first stop at a campground in Montana, then arrived in West Yellowstone the following day. After getting a map and making a game plan we spent the next three days in the park. The first night was extremely cold with temperatures in the low 30's/high 20's and even expected snow! The following nights warmed up quite a bit and were a bit more comfortable for tent sleeping. Our fist full day in the park we hit the north loop which took us by the Norris Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, and beautiful views filled with clouds and rolling hills. Our second day we hit the south loop which brought us to waterfalls, the shores of Lake Yellowstone and of course Old Faithful! Our third day we had breakfast in town and spent the rest of the day exploring the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins. Erin got to see her buffalo, I got to take LOTS of pictures, and we had a great time exploring together.  My dream would be to go back and see the park in all its fall or winter glory!

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Pamela & Erick

When I was told that Pamela and Erick were going to have a renaissance themed wedded, I was absolutely thrilled. They really pulled it off with every detail imaginable on their wedding day. From the personalized outfits, table decorations and even the hand-made dragon from mother-of-the-bride! Evening entertainment by the amazing Eric Haines had everyone in for good laughs as well. What a day to remember! Congrats again to the newlyweds... Pamela and Erick!

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